Industry News

Jan- 2017 -

27 January

Dragons’ Den appearance boosts sales for UK company

A Dragons’ Den appearance has boosted sales and enquiries for UK company HandiScoop®. On 8 January John Nicholls, the inventor, presented his product to the Dragons. The product gives the owner the ability to attached a standard size poop bag and ‘scoop up the poop’ hygienically. The Dragons liked the product, however…

26 January

Post-Brexit farm animal welfare discussed by Ministers

A commons debate about farm animal welfare post-Brexit saw the Government confirm leaving the EU offers an opportunity to improve welfare standards in areas such as slaughter, farm support systems and labelling. During the debate held on Tuesday 24 Jan, the Government made explicit and detailed comments about how they…

25 January

Three new ‘Niblet’ treats from Mr Johnson’s

Mr Johnson’s broke into the small animal treat market 12 months ago with the launch of the ‘Niblets’ brand. The comprehensive range of treats for small animals was well received by retailers and consumers. As a result, the company has added three more treats to the range, now available to order…

25 January

LOGIC® Diar-stop renamed LOGIC® Firm

Ceva Animal Health, manufacturer of veterinary strength supplements LOGIC® for cats and dogs, has renamed its supplement to support digestion. It is now called LOGIC® Firm. LOGIC Firm, which was previously known as LOGIC® Diar-stop, is a palatable oral paste. It contains intestinal protectants including montmorillonite, electrolytes and dextrose to…

25 January

Dogs can suffer winter blues

Dogs can suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D), new research reveals. According to findings over half (61 percent) of UK dog owners say that they notice a considerable difference in their pets’ behaviour over winter months. Symptoms include increased appetite, a reluctance to go outside, low mood and lethargy. The study,…

25 January

Children love pets more than siblings, says new study

Children get more satisfaction from relationships with their pets than with their brothers or sisters, according to a newly published University of Cambridge study. Children also appear to get on better with their animal companions than with siblings. The research adds to increasing evidence that household pets may have a…

25 January

Small firms fear export decline following Brexit

One third of small firms expect their level of exports to decline following Brexit, according to a survey by the Federation of Small Businesses. Following the Prime Minister’s key Brexit speech last week, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) published its initial findings from a six-month research programme on the business…

25 January

Companies scoop up 2017 BETA International Innovation Awards

The winners of the 2017 BETA International Innovation Awards were revealed at the NEC, Birmingham on January 23. The judging panel was made up of industry experts. These included: FEI vet Lesley Barwise-Munro Retailer James Edwards, of Devon-based Acorn Saddlery International event rider Piggy French, Dr Teresa Hollands a senior teaching…

24 January

High end pet food trends at Product of the Year Awards

High end pet food products reigned supreme at the Product of the Year Awards 2017. With more than 11,600 shoppers choosing the winners across 38 FMCG categories, Product of the Year is the world’s largest annual consumer-voted award for product innovation. Nestlé Purina Petcare’s two pet food offerings demonstrate another trend becoming more…

24 January

Farmers and smallholders warned not to feed kitchen scraps

The Animal and Plant Health Agency is warning farmers and smallholders not to feed catering or kitchen waste to livestock such as pigs and poultry, even if they are being kept as pets. It remains illegal to feed catering waste, kitchen scraps, meat or meat products to farmed animals. This…